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Fixing dents

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hicknorning, Aug 9, 2022.

  1. Aug 9, 2022 at 7:21 PM
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    hicknorning

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    I’m sure there has been threads on this so I apologize in advance..

    Some douche canoe hit my front right quarter panel and left a dent. Anyone have any recommendations to repair this? Ordered a suction cup to try to pop it out but not sure how much luck I’ll have with that. luckily there are no scratches or any warping in the paint.

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    Trail Limo

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    It's there a PDR shop near u? See what they think.
     
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    Would definitely send a few pictures to a local PDR place, it's possible they could pop it out gently if the metal isn't stretched (looks like it isn't). It'll be easy access for them since they should be able to go up through the wheel well easily. Probably worth the money to have a PDR guy/gal take a look at it, those suction cups could go sideways and you could end up oil canning the area.
     
  5. Aug 10, 2022 at 9:15 PM
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    Woodythebluetaco

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    The dent above the fender flare line will be easy to push out from inside the wheel well. It might be easiest to take off the airbox and push through the hole in the engine bay. The dent below the fender flare looks mean, though. If anything that part might screw the whole easy DIY route. The fender itself is rolled several times along that flare line so dents in there are nasty to try and repair.

    I got tagged by a red light runner in that exact same spot. I could push out the top end but the flare line messed up everything else. Try it out, maybe it works. Worse case, you still end up paying a PDR guy.
     
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